How to pronounce retracting
Say it like ree-TRAK-ting. Retracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- ree
- TRAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retracting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of retracting
American and British speakers say retracting in essentially the same way: /riˈtræktɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈtræktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-TRAK-ting.
What does retracting mean?
- present participle and gerund of retract How to pronounce retract
Words that rhyme with retracting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retracting.
Questions about saying retracting
How do you pronounce retracting?
Say ree-TRAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈtræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈtræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retracting?
Retracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: ree · TRAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say retracting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈtræktɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈtræktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.